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Visit our Friends at Stephen Hackney Landscape Architecture

2011-03-01T07:47:00.000-08:00

Our Friends at Stephen W Hackney Landscape Architecture have launched their new website and their office in Sequoyah Hills is now open for business! They do AWESOME work so I thought I would post some of it here (brace yourself for real estate envy). Also, check out their website http://www.stephenwhackney.com/ to see more or stop by their new office and book a consultation

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it

2011-02-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

We are all so excited that Valentine's Day is less than a week away! This is my favorite time of year to speak with all our wonderful friends and customers. It is such a special holiday and we feel so lucky to be able to help our customers express their love and devotion, it doesn't matter if it is a couple's first Valentine's together or their hundreth.

Here are two of my favorites out of our specials for this year:

The featured bouquet this year- The Teleflora Valentine's Bouquet. This is probably my favorite out of all the new items for this Valentine's day because the heart you see dangling from the vase is actually a super cute necklace. It is priced at $62.95, so its a very reasonable alternative if you don't want to do a classic dozen red roses.

An oldie but a goodie is what my mom would say about this one. The Two-lips was a best seller from last year, so we re-ordered the container for this year and were able to bring the price down a bit. Its priced at $42.95 this year and is filled with tulips which are typically our longest lasting flower. yay.

Flower Pot in the Real World

2011-01-04T11:55:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone! Check out some of the great pictures our happy customers have sent us of our flowers in action! Some are from weddings and events and some are everyday arrangements delivered to residences and businesses. Enjoy!

The Flower Pot on Groupon

2010-11-09T07:55:00.000-08:00

Get 'em while they're hot!! Offer expires at midnight tonight so buy these puppies while you still can... http://www.groupon.com/knoxville/
$25 for $50 Worth of Vibrant Floral Arrangements and More from The Flower Pot

Highlights
•Arrangements for every occasion
•Gift baskets & greeting cards
•Same-day delivery available

For centuries, humans have used flowers to adorn romantic tabletops, gauge their crushes' predilections, and organize funny first dates between highly allergic bees. Explore the spectrum of sweetly scented romance with today's Groupon to The Flower Pot, which has two convenient Knoxville locations. Locally owned and operated, The Flower Pot doles out fresh bouquets themed for 20 different occasions and offers same-day delivery on orders place before 1 p.m. The bloom boutique also offers gift baskets, greeting cards, and holiday decorating services, helping to prevent the spontaneous growth of kneecap elf hats and elbow turkeys among locals who would have otherwise suppressed their festive cheer. Call or stop by one of the storefronts to chat with a friendly florist about your blossom ambitions.

The Fine Print
Expires in 1 year
Limit 3 per person.
Limit 1 per visit.
Tax and delivery not included.
Not valid with other offers.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Second Story Photo Shoot

2010-09-28T07:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much to the ladies at Second Story for including us in this gorgeous photo shoot! So much fun :-)

A kind comment from a customer

2010-09-07T05:19:00.000-07:00

Subject: To the Owner/Manager of The Flower Pot
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:42:48 EDT
To:
Attachments: 0

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Hello

I just wanted to say THANK-YOU SO MUCH for delivering a gourmet basket today for my Dad's Birthday. I called at 5:15 pm yesterday (Friday) for a next day delivery and was really surprised when you said you could do it! I am not sure who I spoke with on the phone, but they were delightful and very helpful.

The basket arrived at ~ Noon today and it was reported as "fantastic".

Again, I can't thank you enough for helping me out on such short notice. You are the best!

A little praise goes a long way

2010-06-22T11:24:00.000-07:00

from: Kelly Bauman
to: info@knoxvilleflowerpot.com

date: Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 7:08 PM
subject: Thanks!

THANK YOU so much for the bouquet of flowers you delivered to my friend at UT Hospital today. Another friend was in the room with her when they were delivered and said that they were amazing! I've only lived in Knoxville for a couple of years and wasn't sure which florist to use for something urgent like this---I took a guess, looked at your website, and made an excellent decision! I will look forward to using your shop again and will highly recommend you to others! Thanks, Kelly

from: Lambert, Janet (TN)
to: Mary Beth Cary

date: Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 9:14 AM
RE: Receipt

Good morning, Mary Beth,

I really appreciate your shop taking care of our employee and his family. I spoke with him right after he received it and he was so appreciative. I know they really enjoyed it.
Thanks again….have a good day.
Janet

The Flower Pot on Weddings Unveiled

2010-05-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun being involved in this really unique and beautiful wedding.
See the post about Peter & Dianna's wedding here!

http://weddingsunveiledblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/real-wedding-dianna-and-peter.html

The Flower Pot on Green Urbanite

2010-04-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Green Urbanite for mentioning us on your blog!! You can see the post here: http://www.thegreenurbanite.com/The_Green_Urbanite_Keep_it_.html

or read it below

This is the recycling section of our green ‘lil site...so why, do you ask, am I writing about a flower shop?! Well, it was recycling, in fact, that first brought my attention to The Flower Pot.

Located on the corner of Church and S. Gay is a cute little flower shop with a sign out front that welcomes you in for free flowers if your name is this or that * (each day they present 2 first names that get a free flower) If you are lucky enough to stop by on a Friday, you get a cupcake!

As I peered through their large store front window, it was colorfully decorated in a theme of Alice in Wonderland… which the month before was Valentines. I spoke with Gina McMurray (owner with Mary Beth Carey) and she stated that they do their best to recycle their window sets into the next; the hearts from Valentine’s day became the mushrooms for Alice. Next, they will be flipped and turned into jellyfish for an underwater scene.

As I poked my nose into their business further I learned than there was a lot of “green” here:

*Recycle all paper.

*Collect vases from customers to be reused .

*No chemicals are added to the flowers once they
arrive at the shop.

They are part of a delivery pool with other florists, in which they get together and swap deliveries that are closer to other florists(no sense in driving all the way to Farragut when they are downtown.)And they from time to time participate in a “Be Green to Save Green”, where all deliveries are on foot instead of truck!

Most of their flowers come from elsewhere, but the Gerber Daisies come from an Eco friendly farm. When they can and when requested, they use local flowers from their manager and designer, Liz Horton, who has her own greenhouse.

AND they contribute to the overall happiness of others with “Spread the Cheer Bouquet.” One location starts with a beautiful bouquet and is asked to enjoy the flowers for an hour or so and then put their name on the card, and pass the flowers along! What a great idea!

You can find them at www.knoxvilleflowerpot.com and on twitter and facebook.

A little bit of happiness found in some flowers smells good!

Our spread the cheer bouquet has made its way to Moxley Carmichael

2010-04-29T05:51:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Cynthia Moxley for the Facebook shout out!

"Here's the pretty arrangement The Flower Pot sent to Moxley Carmichael. Everyone is supposed to keep the posies for one hour and then pass them to someone else! They are in Ellen Robinson's office now. Once they make it through MoxCar, they'll go to lawyers across hall! Thanks, Flower Pot!"

Mother's Day Flowers

2010-04-27T05:52:00.001-07:00

We're busy here getting ready for Mother's Day in less than 2 short weeks! Here's a sneak peak at some of our featured designs. We are already accepting orders here: http://www.knoxvilleflowerpot.com/knoxville-florist/mothers-day-flowers-knoxville-tn-97c.asp

Happy Administrative Professionals Week!

2010-04-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

Use the coupon code PROS10 to receive 10% off an order of $40 or more! Here are some great ideas for arrangements that are a great way to say "Thanks!" and will be sure to brighten up your office space!

Spread the Cheer could be headed your way!

2010-04-20T06:24:00.000-07:00

The Spread the Cheer Bouquet has now traveled to Eldridge & Blakney!

Another Spread the Cheer Spotting!!

2010-04-15T05:46:00.000-07:00

Our Spread the Cheer Bouquet spotted at the City County Building...

Spread the Cheer Spotted at Home Federal!

2010-04-14T11:23:00.000-07:00

Another Spread the Cheer Bouquet...

2010-04-06T13:59:00.000-07:00

went out this morning! Let us know if you see it! It could be heading for you!

First email from a spread the cheer recipient!!

2010-04-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

This morning we got our very first email from someone who was a recipient of a "Spread the Cheer" bouquet! YAY!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Anne Wallace
To: gina@knoxvilleflowerpot.com
Sent: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 4:45 pm
Subject: Thanks

Gina,
I was a recipient and giver of the "passing flowers" today and I just
wanted to say thank you! What a neat idea and what a great way to make
lots of peoples' day!
I hope that you have a wonderful day and enjoy this beautiful weather.

Take care,
Anne

Spread the Cheer!

2010-03-31T07:48:00.000-07:00

The Flower Pot's new random acts of kindness campaign!!

This morning, The Flower Pot started a fun new project. For the next few weeks we will be randomly delivering fresh arrangements to strangers! These "Spread the Cheer" arrangements come with a note to enjoy it for an hour or so, then pass it on to someone else. It allows people to enjoy flowers, enjoy giving and enjoy recieving- all at once! When the flowers are tired, whoever has the flowers at that point can call us or come by and we'll refresh the arrangement to continue on its journey!

If you've recieved the Spread the Cheer bouquet, or know someone who you think deserves to, please email us at info@knoxvilleflowerpot.com!

Valentine's Roses

2010-02-04T08:57:00.000-08:00

What's the difference between The Flower Pot and those internet only florists?

2010-01-28T06:49:00.000-08:00

Every order from The Flower Pot is arranged by us and hand delivered in a vase. We never deliver flowers in a box or via Fedex or UPS. Our designers inspect and place each flower so that there's no extra work for the recipient. Our delivery staff delivers your flowers directly to the recipient. Say the person you're sending flowers to isn't home or is not in the office that day? Not a problem! The Flower Pot contacts the sender and the recipient to work out a new delivery. At The Flower Pot you never have to worry about spending money on flowers that will sit outside in a cardboard box or possibly arrive damaged or even dead.

We treat our customers like neighbors because they are our neighbors!

Getting Ready for Valentine's Day...

2010-01-20T13:40:00.001-08:00

We're busy, busy getting ready for Valentine's day around here. We've got our windows dressed and some great new arrangments for this year. While we were working hard we thought of this top ten list of why we think folks should order early this year and take advantage of discounts for weekday deliveries!

10. You don't just love them on Feb. 14th

9. You can't wait to say "Happy Valentine's Day!"

8. So her co-workers will see how thoughtful you are

7. Set the mood with Friday Flowers

6. Deliver her from work with Flowers

5. Friday flowers are a passport to a romantic weekend!

4. An opportunity to play cubicle cupid

3. Avoid having to worry about forgetting

2. She can be the first one in the office to recieve a gift and be the envy of everyone

And the number 1 reason to is.... to take advantage of a better selection and better prices :-)

Christmas Gift Ideas!

2009-12-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum...

Mix it up!

The Lenox Holly- Day Bouquet Have a Ball!

Great Ideas for Bosses' Day!

2009-10-15T11:08:00.000-07:00

OMG! We almost forgot about Bosses' Day tomorrow. Did you? It's ok if you did! The Flower Pot has you covered! Consider going in on a gift basket with your co-workers to impress the all mighty boss. All of The Flower Pot's Gift Baskets are made to order and we can accomodate special requests. Want to make a great impression by including the boss's favorite candy, drink or DVD? No problem! We can put almost anything you'd like in our baskets.

Candy from the Cubicles Basket! This basket has cookies and candies that everyone in the office can enjoy!

Flowers in "Love Happens"

2009-09-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Aniston's new movie "Love Happens" opens today and if you're anything like us you'll be drooling over the gorgeous arrangments made in her character's flower shop, Eloise's Garden.

In the movie, Eloise appears to create this design (below) as the camera moves in 360 degrees around her design bench. In reality, she had some expert help to make sure the completed design turned out to be a smashing composition.

The finished bouquet contains some of the most premium flowers you can buy. The design contained some of the most premium flowers you can have in a flower shop – lilies, hydrangea, viburnum, ornithogalum, purple phalenopsis orchids, gentiana, eucalyptus and ivy. The container was a natural wood stump hollowed out to create a vessel. The approximate value of the bouquet was $500-$750. It was especially elaborate to show the artistry of designing flowers. The magic of flowers is going from individual items to a beautiful composition.

There's also a scene in the movie in which Aniston's character, Eloise, creates an arrangement while jamming on her iPod. The scene will end up being about 15 to 20 seconds, but it took about seven hours to film.

Cupcakes for a Cause

2009-09-02T06:26:00.001-07:00

From September 21-27, The Flower Pot and hundreds of bakeries and florists nationwide are teaming up for CancerCare’s sixth annual Cupcakes for a Cause™. The funds raised will go to CancerCare for Kids®, a program that provides free support services for children affected by cancer. The Flower Pot will be selling the Cupcake in Bloom with proceeds going to CancerCare for Kids.

CancerCare for Kids is a national program that helps parents and children cope with a cancer diagnosis through free professional services like counseling, support groups, education, and practical help. All CancerCare services are free, and available to people across the country in both English and Spanish

Help wanted

2009-08-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

The Flower Pot is hiring! We're looking for a full time floral designer with great customer service skills! Must be computer literate and enthusiastic :-)

If you're interested: Email a resume or information about your experience to info@knoxvilleflowerpot.com

Free Flowers at the Flower Pot

2009-08-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

If your name is Thomas or Tyanna bring your I.D. to the Gay St. store to pick up your FREE Flower!

Welcome back to campus!

2009-08-19T05:09:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day back in class over at the University of Tennessee. This year we've partnered with the UT Parent's Association and come up with some great care packages and gifts for students! Members of the UT Parent's Association get free delivery on campus!

Milk & Cookies
A dozen fresh baked cookies w/ 8 oz. packages of milk delivered to your student's dorm or apartment. $29.99

Exam Cram Bucket

You could satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone in the dorm with this bucket of great treats that everyone knows and loves. $69.95

Game Day Snack Basket

Healthy fruit, crackers and other snacks to tide a student over while watching the game or studying. $79.99

Names for Monday August 10th

2009-08-10T11:20:00.000-07:00

If your name is Darren or Trisha bring your I.D. to get a free Flower from
the Flower Pot on Gay St.

Pictures from Mayes Wedding, June 20, 2009

2009-08-04T07:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Lauren Mayes for sending us the link to her wedding photos. They are just gorgeous! Gary did a fabulous job on those flowers!

Flowers by Award Winning Designer and Flower Pot wedding specialist, Gary L. Anderson
Photography by Hayley DeBusk

Names for Monday August 3rd

2009-08-03T09:56:00.000-07:00

If your name is Rick or Rain
come in to our Gay St. store to receive a free flower
i.d. required!

Boomer @ Work

2009-07-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

The City of Knoxville announced yesterday that they have the intention of making Knoxville the Pet Friendliest Community in America. They even launched this website: http://www.petfriendliestcommunity.com/
In honor of that, we thought we post some pics of our own canine employee, Boomer.

Names for Wednesday, July 22

2009-07-22T05:53:00.000-07:00

Today's names are Kelly & Billy! Bring in your ID for a free flower today!

Specials! Roses and Bud Vases

2009-07-20T07:28:00.000-07:00

$9.99 Cash and Carry Roses

Names for Monday July 20th

2009-07-20T07:26:00.000-07:00

If your name is Becky or Bradley bring your i.d. to the Flower Pot to receive your free flower!

Great customer email

2009-07-17T07:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks David! This email made our day!

Subject: Thank You!
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:09:47 EDT
To: info@knoxvilleflowerpot.com

I ordered a $75 vase of fresh flowers for my mother who is a patient @ Univ Tenn Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon and explained that I wanted them delivered that day if at all possible.

You definitely went above and beyond, the call of duty!

My mother was so pleased to get a nice arrangement of such bountiful variety of colorful, fresh and fragrant flowers. I called 4 local Knoxville florists and everyone explained that same day delivery is not available and the earliest they could deliver to UT was later the next day.

I called the Flower Pot and the order taker was so nice and accommodating and willing to have the driver make another trip to UT to ensure my mom got her flowers the same day.

I will be sure to use your shop in the future for all my florist needs and will tell other family and friends likewise of what a pleasure doing business with your shop is!

Keep up the good work.

Best regards,

David

TGIF!

2009-07-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

FREE CUPCAKE FRIDAY! Today's cupcakes are chocolate with strawberry frosting. Free w/any purchase.

White Chocolate Popcorn by Sally Lane Candy Farm- $2.50/bag

Today's names are Tonya and George! Bring in your ID for a free flower.

Flower Pot Flower Cart Thursdays at Bliss

2009-07-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

The Flower Pot Flower Cart will be in front of Bliss Gift Shop on Market Square
Thursdays 11:00-1:00 with an assortment of fresh cut flowers
If you miss us please stop by our shop at 700 South Gay St.

Names for Wednesday, July 15

2009-07-15T06:01:00.000-07:00

If you name is Randy or Candy come by and see us for your free flower! (bring i.d.)

Names for Tuesday July 14th

2009-07-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

If your name is Carol or Gus please stop in at our stop with your I.D. to receive a free flower!

Specials July 13-July 15

2009-07-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

Glads $7.00 a bunch
Dozen Roses $10.00

Names for Monday July 13th

2009-07-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

Come in for a free flower if your name is Barbara or Leon!

Names for Wednesday, July 8

2009-07-08T10:17:00.000-07:00

Today's names are Jack & Jill. If your name is Jack or Jill bring your ID in to get a free flower!

Jane Jenni has arrived!

2009-07-07T11:51:00.001-07:00

The Flower Pot now has adorable custom fit personality prodcuts by Jane Jenni. We've got sweet buttons featuring every personality and ceramic mugs featuring some of our favorites! Check out a sneak peak below.

A Very Flower Pot St. Patty's Day

2009-07-02T13:56:00.000-07:00

We didn't have the blog on St. Patrick's day, but what we did have was fun! I thought I'd share our photos. Better late then never!

Always willing to pull a publicity stunt we decided we would ask local entrepeneur, Gregg White (former owner of Nama and La Costa restaurants) to walk the streets of Knoxville as a flower delivery leprochaun. It turned out that most of the publicity was awarded to Gregg but it was a great time and we did at least get our name mentioned in this article: http://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/mar/18/what-now-gregg-white/

Gregg White, leprechaun, and Allison Easterday, attorney, share their St. Patty's day cheer outside The Flower Pot

Gregg attracts attention from the ladies as he delivers flowers to the offices at 21st Mortgage.

Mary Beth & Gina hanging out at the Crown & Goose after work.

Gina enjoys a green beverage.

Names for Thursday, July 2

2009-07-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

Today's names are Chris & Lynn! Bring in your ID today and recieve a free flower!

5 Tips for Longer Lasting Flowers

2009-07-01T08:39:00.000-07:00

Last night the Flower Pot gang attended a care and handling seminar. We learned so much we thought we'd we would pass along some great tips that you can use at home to make your flowers last longer.

1) Disinfect the vase or container that holds your flowers with household disinfectant or bleach. If you bought the flowers already arranged at The Flower Pot then your vase has already been disinfected, although you may want to do this process several days after you bring your flowers home.

2) Refresh the water in your vase or container every other day. We learned last night, "If you wouldn't drink it, neither will your flowers." Bacteria can grow among the stems dirty water so its important to give your flowers a a fresh drink. Some homemade remedies for keeping water purer and staving off bacteria growth include placing a copper penny, tablet of aspirin, vinegar, lemon, or vodka in the vase.

3) Re-cut the stems of the flowers. A few days after being cut, the bottom inch or so of a stem will dry up and die, even in water. If the tip of the stem is dead then water can't get to the part of the stem that is still living so its important to cut off the dead and make room for the living. If you cut the stem at an angle it provides more surface area for the stem to soak up water.

4) If you are arranging the flowers yourself be sure that your vase is not over-crowded. Flowers do better and are happier when they have a little breathing room~ just like us!

5) Feed your flowers. An easy way to do this without flower food is to place a sugar cube or 1 tsp. sugar in your water. In nature, a plant uses photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy so you are simulating that process by providing the flower with the necessary nutrients and energy to live longer.

Names for Wednesday, July 1

2009-07-01T07:22:00.000-07:00

Today's names are Craig & Joan. Bring in your ID today and recieve a free flower!

Our Favorite Wedding Flower Trends

2009-06-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

In honor of the end of June and wedding season I thought I'd share some of our favorite wedding flower ideas from this year.

The Floral Monogram~

Monograms have been a wedding staple for many years now. They're classic and elegant. One of our favorite trends, and favorite things to make is a monogram out of flowers. By either working your monogram into flowers or building a monogram out of flowers you create a design that is elegant, fun, and unique. Its a great option to place on church doors, hang in nature, or a liven up blank wall in your space.

Wheatgrass~

We love this for its simplicity and organic qualities. Its also really fun to use! Wheatgrass is easy to work with, cost effective, and can give you an awesome "living" centerpeice. Its great for outdoor spring and summer weddings or for brides who want to bring the outside in!

Curly Willow~

If you want tall arrangments for your table centerpieces or space decoration you can't beat curly willow. Its tall wooden branches are whimsical and fun. You can also hang votives, small paper lanterns or create a place card tree from the branches!

Names for Tuesday, June 30

2009-06-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

Today's names are Dawn and Joe. Bring in your ID if your name is Dawn or Joe and recieve a free flower!

New Greeting Cards!

2009-06-30T05:59:00.000-07:00

Check out our LOVELY new greeting card lines at The Flower Pot on Gay St.!

Rock Scissor Paper

Rock Scissor Paper is an adorable, happy and hip line of greeting cards for every occasion. Rock Scissor Paper has a full line of stationery with more than 500 products including greeting cards, thank you cards, blank note cards, invitations, gift tags, enclosure cards, journals, and an extensive holiday card line.

Rock Scissors Paper "Happy Birthday" Card Rock Scissors Paper "Congratulations" CardRock Scissors Paper Ellie the Elephant "Happy Birthday" Card

Hello!Lucky
We love letterpress at The Flower Pot so we're so happy to now be carrying one of our favorite letterpress printers. Hello!Lucky is a specialty letterpress printer and design studio and has been creating wedding invitations, greeting cards and personalized stationery since 2003. Clients worldwide include Anthropologie, Kate’s Paperie, and Liberty of London... and now The Flower Pot!!

"Thanks a Bunch" from Hello!Lucky

"Wallow in your Success" from Hello!Lucky

"Wiser" Birthday Card by Hello!Lucky